Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.
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🏘️ Community
The Magic Tree was lit on Thursday in the Village of Cherry Hill (drawing community members to a festive display of 40,000 lights) to mark the holiday season.
It will shine each night from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. until January 6.
🎓 Education
Missouri education officials met on Dec.
3 to propose a performance incentive program that offers extra funding when districts meet targets in literacy, math and college readiness. The proposal, which may include higher bonuses for low-income and English-language learners, will be fully reviewed in January.
📰 Real Estate
New data from Realtor.com shows Boone County home sales fell in September to a median of $296,875 (a 9.4% drop from August), with total recorded sales down 4.9% compared to last year.
🎉 Columbia Events
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SIU Edwardsville Cougars vs. Missouri Tigers Women's Basketball
2-3:30 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Check for ticket prices — Catch an exciting matchup in women's collegiate basketball.
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
7-8:30 p.m. — Jesse Hall Auditorium — Tickets start at $138 — Experience the enchanting performance of the classic holiday ballet filled with magic and joy.
Elf The Musical
2-4 p.m. — Macklanburg Playhouse — Refunds available — Enjoy a whimsical story of Buddy the Elf discovering his true identity in this festive musical.
Elf The Musical
2-4 p.m. — Macklanburg Playhouse — Refunds available up to a week prior — Delight in the holiday spirit with a musical adaptation of a beloved Christmas tale.
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Historic Grand Ballroom, Tiger Hotel — Tickets Selling Fast — Experience a magical evening of Christmas carols performed by the Lisetso String Quartet under candlelight.
Cassie Twehus' Holiday Favorites
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Runge Nature Center — Free entry — Celebrate the season with festive activities hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Kansas City Roos vs Missouri Tigers Women's Basketball
2-9:59 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Ticket prices vary — Witness an exciting matchup between local collegiate teams on the basketball court.
Wildlife: Fireside Stories
10-11 a.m. — Runge Nature Center — Free entry — Enjoy captivating winter tales around a cozy outdoor fire.
New Year’s Eve Pawty
10 AM – 2 PM — Premium Pets — Free entry — Celebrate the New Year with sparkling beverages for both humans and pups at a festive backdrop.
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